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Tennessee arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 2,260 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in Tennessee. Combined, these Tennessean arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 8,551 people, earn more than $948 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Tennessee

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
653
 
$398,345,668
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
511
 
$74,531,502
Historical societies and organizations
 
373
 
$49,722,146
Museums
 
221
 
$275,496,383
Music festival and event organizations
 
180
 
$128,495,871
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
154
 
$12,538,566
Theaters
 
127
 
$34,642,343
Media production and publishing organizations
 
121
 
$63,971,342
History museums
 
107
 
$127,130,318
Arts education organizations
 
101
 
$23,830,558
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Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits by major Tennessee cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Nashville
 
889
 
$533,094,569
Memphis
 
355
 
$187,879,773
Knoxville
 
275
 
$79,976,648
Chattanooga
 
170
 
$73,045,203
Johnson City
 
75
 
$5,778,382
Kingsport
 
72
 
$13,387,245
Jackson, TN
 
54
 
$3,625,727
Clarksville
 
38
 
$3,079,799
Morristown
 
33
 
$1,819,578
Cleveland, TN
 
25
 
$1,116,898
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Job trends for Tennessee arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
200
1-10
 
173
11-25
 
62
26-100
 
58
101 to 1,000
 
14
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Tennessee

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
529
$250k to $1M
 
172
$1M to $5M
 
95
$5M to $25M
 
31
$25M to $100M
 
5
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Tennessee

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1-20 of 2,260

Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation

To hold, maintain, renovate and improve certain real property known as the historic Tennessee theatre located in Knoxville Tennessee in order to provide a performing arts venue for the community and other entities for historic and educational activities.
Revenue
$18.7m
Assets
$44.8m
Employees
32
EIN
62-1651302
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Civil Rights Museum

The National Civil Rights Museum is a complex of museums and historic buildings in Memphis, Tennessee. Its exhibits trace the history of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States from the 17th century to the present.
Revenue
$23.1m
Assets
$75.9m
Employees
73
EIN
58-1484027
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum preserves country music's history and educates audiences through exhibits, programs, and diverse educational initiatives.
Revenue
$73.3m
Assets
$175.8m
Employees
506
EIN
62-0753887
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Tivoli Theatre Foundation

The Tivoli Theatre Foundation manages and maintains two historic performing arts venues in Chattanooga, TN through fundraising events and direction.
Revenue
$20.1m
Assets
$37.5m
Employees
27
EIN
47-4405861
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Frist Art Museum

Frist Art Museum presents high-quality exhibitions, educational programs & outreach activities. Enriching member experience through gallery guidance and gift shop.
Revenue
$18.2m
Assets
$40.3m
Employees
80
EIN
62-1731492
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Nashville Symphony

The Nashville Symphony inspires diverse audiences with innovative orchestral performances, champions American and underrepresented voices, and expands access through community concerts and education programs.
Revenue
$32.0m
Assets
$89.6m
Employees
519
EIN
62-0550979
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts is a visual arts education center for adults and children. The School offers weekend, one- and two-week workshops for the beginner to advanced artist and weekly classes for residents of the local community.
Revenue
$8.7m
Assets
$54.3m
Employees
63
EIN
58-2007394
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Intercollegiate Center For Classical Studies

ICC offers undergraduate study abroad programs in classical studies in Rome, Italy, with a focus on history, archaeology, literature, language, and art.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$19.8m
Employees
4
EIN
83-0406747
IRS type
501(c)(3)

oRPHEUM THEATRE GROUP

Orpheum Theatre is a historical theatre that works to provide quality, diverse entertainment and education programming to the region while continuing its role in contributing to the local economy.
Revenue
$19.1m
Assets
$61.8m
Employees
420
EIN
62-0983983
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC)

The Tennessee Performing Arts Center is a private corporation dedicated to providing and supporting the presentation of the performing arts to the citizens of Tennessee.
Revenue
$54.2m
Assets
$148.3m
Employees
413
EIN
58-1320590
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Adventure Science Center - Nashville

To enhance science teaching and to further science awareness, engagement & understanding with the diverse audiences we serve by revealing the wonders & relevance of science through exhibits & science programming that adhere to state/national educational s....
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$26.0m
Employees
95
EIN
62-0479192
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art creates joy through art, uniting the community with exhibitions and accessible programs, including tours, classes, talks, and hands-on activities.
Revenue
$40.0m
Assets
$171.3m
Employees
86
EIN
62-6063304
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nashville Public Radio

Nashville Public Radio delivers essential content, with non-partisan journalism, civil conversation, and music discovery as a non-profit public media service.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$21.0m
Employees
62
EIN
62-1631652
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art

Cheekwood: historical landmark and leading cultural attraction offering art, horticulture, event rentals, and gift shop in Nashville, TN.
Revenue
$20.7m
Assets
$60.8m
Employees
288
EIN
62-0627921
IRS type
501(c)(3)

WKNO Public Broadcasting for the Mid-South

WKNO is the Mid-South's premier public media organization committed to creating and presenting both unique local and national content for television, radio and digital media.
Revenue
$11.2m
Assets
$20.8m
Employees
47
EIN
62-0525567
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hunter Museum of American Art

The Hunter Museum of American Art collections include works representing the Hudson River School, 19th century genre painting, American Impressionism, the Ashcan School, early modernism, regionalism, and post World War II modern and contemporary art.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$44.9m
Employees
96
EIN
62-0511893
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Discovery Park of America

Premier museum and educational institution showcasing artistic, cultural, historic, and scientific works dedicated to human endeavor. Located in Union City, TN.
Revenue
$11.4m
Assets
$89.5m
Employees
205
EIN
26-2726861
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Big Ears Festival

A dynamic, immersive music festival in Knoxville that transcends traditional boundaries and explores connections between musicians and artists.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
96
EIN
81-0862420
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Creative Discovery Museum

Creative Discovery Museum inspires children to explore, innovate, create, and play through hands-on exhibits, family programs, and school partnerships expanding access to learning.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$23.6m
Employees
100
EIN
62-1509462
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Knoxville Symphony Society Incorporated

To develop and sustain a Symphony orchestra of the highest artistic standards and to reach east Tennessee audiences of all ages by providing excellence in musical performance and education programs.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
240
EIN
62-6008097
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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